Castle Close - NE61 2LJ
Key Postcode Insights
NE61 2LJ is a residential postcode situated on Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 with 23 addresses.
It ranks as the 1126th largest and 329th most expensive of the 1,363 postcodes in the NE61 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 23 properties: 23 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £192,639
- 10 Year change
- up 44.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,231pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 56.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £189/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
NE61 2LJ is a residential postcode situated on Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 with 23 addresses.
It ranks as the 1126th largest and 329th most expensive of the 1,363 postcodes in the NE61 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 23 properties: 23 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £192,639
- 10 Year change
- up 44.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,231pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 56.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £189/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin NE61 2LJ
- 2 Castle Close
Unknown
- 4 Castle Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 6 Castle Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 8 Castle Close
Unknown
- 10 Castle Close
Unknown
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in NE61 2LJ sold for £110,000 on 24th March 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 6.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £192,639.
The NE61 2LJ Sales Market has increased by 44.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.6% | £192,639 |
| June 2025 | 3.8% | £185,909 |
| June 2024 | 6.1% | £179,075 |
| June 2023 | 3.1% | £168,790 |
| June 2022 | 10.2% | £163,708 |
| June 2021 | 2.3% | £148,495 |
| June 2020 | 5.4% | £145,123 |
| June 2019 | 0.3% | £137,750 |
| June 2018 | 2.2% | £137,289 |
| June 2017 | 0.6% | £134,362 |
| June 2016 | 3.3% | £133,589 |
| June 2015 | 2.9% | £129,380 |
| June 2014 | 3.1% | £125,789 |
| June 2013 | -3% | £122,026 |
| June 2012 | 0.2% | £125,758 |
| June 2011 | -5.4% | £125,543 |
| June 2010 | 7.5% | £132,660 |
| June 2009 | -9% | £123,402 |
| June 2008 | 3% | £135,539 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £131,603 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,231.
The NE61 2LJ Rental Market has increased by 56.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3% | £1,231pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.7% | £1,195pcm |
| June 2024 | 9.6% | £1,131pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.9% | £1,032pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.8% | £957pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.3% | £871pcm |
| June 2020 | -0.3% | £805pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.4% | £807pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.8% | £804pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.4% | £789pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.1% | £786pcm |
| June 2015 | 0.8% | £770pcm |
| June 2014 | 3% | £764pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.8% | £741pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.1% | £747pcm |
| June 2011 | -0.4% | £748pcm |
| June 2010 | 3.5% | £750pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.6% | £725pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.3% | £776pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £751pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 24th March 2025 for £110,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 6.9%. The postcode has had a total of 30 sales since 1995.
NE61 2LJ has seen 5 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2025£110,000 | 3 Bed House28, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 2LJ28, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 2LJ
- Sold Feb 2025£188,000 | 3 Bed House42, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 2LJ42, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 2LJ
- Sold Apr 2024£185,000 | 3 Bed House20, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 2LJ20, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 2LJ
- Sold Apr 2024£137,500 | 3 Bed House42, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 2LJ42, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 2LJ
- Sold May 2023£153,000 | 3 Bed House6, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 2LJ6, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 2LJ
Nearby Postcodes
NE61 2LJ is the 1126th largest and the 329th most expensive postcode out of the 1,363 postcodes in the NE61 area.
- NE61 2LL, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61NE61 2LL49 Addresses|32 m away
- NE61 2LQ, Rutherford Place, Morpeth, NE61NE61 2LQ16 Addresses|88 m away
- NE61 2LU, Church Walk, Morpeth, NE61NE61 2LU21 Addresses|115 m away
- NE61 2LG, Church Walk, Morpeth, NE61NE61 2LG7 Addresses|124 m away
- NE61 2NB, Renwick Walk, Morpeth, NE61NE61 2NB23 Addresses|152 m away
Property Types
- 12 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 7 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (12)
- early-century house (4)
- Unknown (7)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 16 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (7)
- G (0)
- D (9)
- No EPC (7)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2025£188,000 | 3 Bed House42, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 2LJ42, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 2LJ
- Sold Aug 2023£186,000 | 3 Bed House71, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 2LL71, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 2LL
- Sold Apr 2024£185,000 | 3 Bed House20, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 2LJ20, Castle Close, Morpeth, NE61 2LJ
Schools Nearby
- Abbeyfields First School400 m away
- St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth400 m away
- Morpeth First School1.2 km away
- The King Edward VI School1.2 km away
- St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy6.7 km away
- Ashington Academy7.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to NE61 2LJ is Morpeth station, which is 700 metres away.
- Morpeth|700 m away
- Pegswood|3.5 km away
- Ashington|8.0 km away
- Bedlington|8.4 km away
